Honor 9X (China) vs Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
The Honor 9X (China) (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, while the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads — 73/100 vs 39/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 565,851); the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9X (China) doesn't; the Honor 9X (China) is noticeably lighter (206g vs 231g).
Honor 9X (China)
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Lighter: 206g vs 231g
- Better portability (47/100 vs 39/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 1417 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3851 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor 9X (China) vs the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores 34 points higher (73/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (68/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (74/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (83/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9X (China) is a bit better (47/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Honor 9X (China) | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 1617928 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 1417 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 3851 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1308x2880 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×77.2×8.8 mm | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | — | $880 |
Honor 9X (China)
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor 9X (China)
- 6.6" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 9X (China)
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Honor 9X (China) and Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads Honor 9X (China) by 65.0% in our overall performance rating.
Honor 9X (China)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (68/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (74/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (83/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9X (China) is a bit better (47/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9X (China) or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) by 34 points (73/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9X (China) and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Honor 9X (China) has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9X (China) or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9X (China) or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on performance (68/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9X (China) over the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Honor 9X (China) is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.